How to keep your children’s teeth healthy No doubt you pay a lot of interest in your child’s health and well-being. But do you ignore or neglect their oral health? Because it is an ‘invisible’ threat, it can easily go undetected. A diet that contains high levels of...
How important are your gums? What kind of dental issues can you gums suffer from and how to dentists treat gum disease? Let's take a look at periodontitis or more commonly known as 'gum disease'. Periodontitis and your Mouth The team at Fernvale Dental like to use an...
Hypomineralisation (also known as 'chalky teeth') is a developmental condition that affects teeth as they are forming during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first four years of life. Enamel on these teeth has marked, chalky looking areas with less mineral than...
What causes bad breath? Also known as halitosis, it can impact your life more severely than you'd think. It can make conversation unpleasant, ruin the taste of your food, and it can cause problems in relationships and friendships. So what do you do if your breath...
Visiting the Dentist When Pregnant - it's imperative you inform the dentist of your condition. Although normal checkups, scale and cleans, and 'normal' fillings can be done during pregnancy, sometimes major dental work (e.g. tooth extractions, root canals) can (and...
Is flossing teeth important? How often should I floss my teeth a day? As dentists we are asked this question very frequently. Obviously brushing your teeth is super important and you need to perform it correctly twice a day, but what about flossing? Just brushing will...
Does your child need a dentist recommended mouthguard to play sport? If your child is over 7 years of age and playing a contact sport, we recommend using a mouthguard to prevent injury. Read more below! Does your child need a dentist recommended mouthguard for sports?...
If your teeth brushing and flossing habits aren't as regular as they might be, you leave yourself open to issues such as bad breath, plaque build up, or cavities, especially if you have braces. Today the team at Fernvale Dental are going to give you some of their...
Why does our mouth produce saliva? What is it good for and what are the ramifications if we neglect our diet or stop drinking enough water? Let's learn more about saliva, the 'silent defender' of your mouth! What Is Saliva and What Does It Do? Keeping hydrated on a...
In 2019, everyone knows how much smoking affects your lungs. It also has many negative effects in your mouth, as one of the main causes of bad breath (halitosis). Smoking will also cause problems with your teeth, gums and oral mucosa. Is smoking bad for your teeth?...
